* Former Theatre Department student Gus Menary, artistic director of Jackalope Theatre, a company founded by Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department alumni. “In his third year as Jackalope’s artistic director, Gus Menary has made his company’s name synonymous with a brand of new work that never fails to excite,” Newcity said.

Chuck Smith

Jim Corti

Jonathan Berry

Kimberly Senior

* Former Theatre Department faculty members Chuck Smith, now resident director at the Goodman Theatre; Jim Corti, now artistic director of the Paramount Theatre in Aurora; Jonathan Berry, now artistic producer at Steppenwolf; and freelance director Kimberly Senior.